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The salt chip challenge on TikTok poses serious health risks.
Experts and consumer advice centers warn of the consequences of extreme salt consumption.
TikTok, known for its diverse and often challenging content, is the stage of a new, risky challenge: the Salt Chip Challenge.
Following the withdrawal of the infamous Hot Chip Challenge, which was discontinued due to serious health risks, a new trending challenge has now emerged that puts participants in an equally worrying test.
The hot chip challenge, in which participants consumed an extremely spicy chip, has already made worrying headlines.
After this challenge was discontinued due to dangerous side effects, a new trend is now emerging with the salt chip challenge that seems no less risky.
The challenge is to eat a chip with an exceptionally high salt content, which has already led to numerous viral videos and imitations.
After the Hot Chip Challenge, influencers are now struggling through the Salt Chip Challenge.
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What is the Salt Chip Challenge?
The chip, a central component of the challenge, has a salt content of 40 percent and is available in the online shop for 14.99 euros.
The fascination of consuming this enormously salty chip has already generated millions of views and encouraged thousands to participate.
But the fun has a dark side: experts warn of serious health risks associated with the challenge.
The Hesse Consumer Center and other health experts are sounding the alarm about the possible consequences of high salt consumption.
In addition to immediate complaints such as nausea and headaches, there is a risk of long-term health damage.
The amount of salt in just one chip can cover a significant portion of an adult's maximum daily requirement and significantly increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
Warnings and age restrictions
The manufacturer MAC UG, behind the controversial product, states that the chip should not have any negative effects, but sets a minimum age of 16 for consumption.
Despite these warnings, participation in the challenge remains popular, raising serious concerns about the responsibility of manufacturers and the role of social media platforms in spreading potentially dangerous trends.
During a hot chip challenge from MontanaBlack, a fan ended up in the hospital at Gamescom.
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Although the salt chip challenge may be entertaining for spectators, the risks and potential health effects are clear.
The consumer advice center and health experts strongly advise against taking part in such challenges.
The best decision is to stay away from such challenges and not to risk your own health carelessly.